Thursday, Mar 15, 2012

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NEWS

FINANCIAL AID ANNUAL REPORT

The Office of Student Financial Aid has posted “A Year in Review Annual Report.” This document is a quick and handy resource providing historical data and facts, financial aid news and current information. If you would like a hard copy, contact Financial Aid at 273-2701.

More than 90 percent of the computers purchased at UNI meet the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment gold rating, meaning that they are more energy efficient and produced in a more environmentally responsible way.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT DEADLINE

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) participants have until March 31 to submit claims to ASI Flex for eligible expenses incurred in calendar year 2011. If you have money remaining in your 2011 health care FSA account, you have until March 15 to incur expenses. To obtain a reimbursement request form, visit Human Resources.

GOVENOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY INFORMATION

St. Patrick’s Day has become a popular night out to celebrate with friends and family. Unfortunately, due to the large number of drunk drivers, the night out has also become very dangerous. UNI Police and other agencies will participate in an effort, in conjunction with the Governors Traffic Safety Bureau, to provide safe roadways during this time. Please wear your seatbelt day and night; law enforcement will be checking from March 15 through March 18. For more information, contact the Department of Public Safety Police Division at 273-2712.

OPPORTUNITIES/RESOURCES

FULBRIGHT OPPORTUNITIES IN LATIN AMERICA, CANADA AND THE CARIBBEAN

A webinar on Fulbright Opportunities in Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean webinar will take place from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 20. Opportunities abound throughout the region for teaching, conducting research or combining both. Register online. For assistance or questions, visit the International Programs website.

FULBRIGHT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

A webinar on Fulbright Opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa will take place from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 21. Opportunities exist for scholars, professionals and administrators in teaching, conducting research or combining both. This includes the MENA Regional Research Program. Register online. For assistance or questions, visit the International Programs website.

LGBT AND ALLY FORUM

Your voice deserves to be heard. Queer, Asian, gay, christian, straight, atheist... the list goes on. If you're interested in building relationships between student organizations and support services, working towards a more just, positive and affirmative cultural climate at UNI, meet from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, in the SIAC conference room. Bring your lunch; cookies provided.

PANOPTO WORKSHOP FOR FACULTY

ITS will offer two workshops that will demonstrate the new features of the Panopto 4.1 upgrade. If you're currently using Panopto and would like to learn more about the new features, or if you'd like to learn more about classroom capture technologies, sign up for a session online. The workshops are from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 20 or Thursday, April 5.

WELLNESS AND RECREATION

LIVE HEALTHY IOWA - 50-DAY POINT

Congratulations to all UNI Live Healthy Iowa teams for making it to the 50-day point of the 100-day wellness challenge. Human Resources is leading the weight loss division with an average weight loss of 3.05 percent; the Physical Plant team is leading the activity minutes division with 198 hours recorded.

SPRING INTO HEALTH - PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIAL

Do you ever feel out of place in a fitness setting? Do you want to push your workout to the next level? Sign up for personal training with a friend, and you'll receive 20 percent off the package price. Sessions must be conducted together at the same time. This deal is available to students, faculty, staff and spouses. To sign up or for more information, email Erin Nielsen.

PERSONAL FITNESS NEWSLETTER

Read the March/April newsletter for events happening in the personal fitness department and information on how to improve your fitness and health. For more information on any topic or event, email Erin Nielsen.